Receptionist - Temporary

  • Cameo Consultancy
  • Hanwell, Oxfordshire
  • Feb 11, 2026
Seasonal Administration

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Receptionist on a full time temporary basis for a period of five weeks starting on Monday 23rd February. Based in Banbury working at a local school you will be providing front of house support to students' staff and visitors with an hourly rate of 13.23 an hour paid weekly, a week in arrears.

Key Responsibilities for the Receptionist:

  • Be first point of contact for visitors, students and staff
  • Manage incoming calls, emails
  • Maintain sign in procedures
  • Provide general information about the school, direct queries to the appropriate staff member
  • Management of school gates
  • Support with all administration, filing, data entry, mail distribution
  • Maintain and update student database
  • Support staff with scheduling meetings, document preparation, school events
  • Manage front of house area
  • Responsible for all incoming and outgoing mail, taking deliveries
  • Manage student locker system, lost property and spare uniform supplies

Key Skills Required for the Receptionist:

  • Reception or front of house experience
  • An enhanced DBS check
  • Customer service experience in a customer facing role
  • Strong administration skills
  • High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Confident communicator
  • Adaptable in a changing environment
  • Able to work under pressure

What's in it for you?

  • 13.23 an hour full time 8.00 am to 4.00 pm 37.5 hours a week
  • Paid weekly, pay a week in arrears
  • Five week assignment with the possibility to extend